Atmosphere

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What is the process where the Earth’s atmosphere absorbs and gives off infrared radiation from the sun?

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Greenhouse effect.

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What cycle involves the movement of carbon through the atmosphere, oceans, and living organisms?

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The Carbon cycle.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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In which layer of the atmosphere do meteoroids burn up?

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Mesosphere.

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What happens to temperature when the number of gas molecules increases?

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The temperature becomes higher.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the process by which bacteria convert nitrogen compounds in the soil back into atmospheric nitrogen?

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Denitrification.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth?

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Troposphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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Water cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

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Troposphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the term for the process by which plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen?

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Photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6